Tony Ragona

I have been in practice for nearly 10 years and, as a counselor, I serve as an encouraging coach for clients as they navigate their life transitions and mental health recovery. I help clients feel accepted and understood so I can fully understand their unique perspective. I have often worked with clients on trauma-related issues, substance use issues, depression, anxiety and ineffective interpersonal and coping skills that get in the way of living a meaningful life. I also work with clients on nervous system regulation so that they feel safer and calmer in the world. In addition, I strive to reinforce overlooked strengths and resilience clients already possess, instead of focusing only on what isn’t working in their lives. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have an MA in Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University. In addition, I am a Certified Trauma Professional and have trained with the International Trauma Training Institute. I have presented multiple workshops on trauma and PTSD for Ascension Presence Behavioral Health.